Obituaries

Dec 30, 2016

On December 30, 2016, Joseph A. Hittel died at SpiriTrust Lutheran in Shrewsbury. He was the husband of June L. (Schrufer) Hittel for 69 years. Public viewing will be held from 1 pm until a funeral begins at 3 pm on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. Interment is private....

Dec 29, 2016

On Thursday, December 29, 2016, Pricey Helen Hopkins, 70, died at her home in New Freedom. She was the companion of Donald B. Wilson. She was born on November 30, 1946 in Eiola, Ky. to the late Shelby Ray and Olga Castle (Engle) Hampton. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, but most of all, spending time with her family at family...

Dec 29, 2016

Ilene Frances "Fran" (Miller) Williams, 75, died December 29, 2016. She is survived by four siblings, Geraldine Lee, Gladys Ward, Arlen Miller, and Roger Miller. Fran worked extensively on the family farm. All services are private.

Dec 29, 2016

Edith M. (Gage) Myers, 76, of Parkton, Md., died on December 29, 2016 at Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care, Towson, Md. Surviving are her children, Melissa Blevins, Bobbie Roberts, John and Ben Myers, June Mowery, Jennifer Sturm and Victoria Plaine; 23 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren with one on the way!; and siblings, Herbert and Kenneth Gage. She was preceded in death...

Dec 26, 2016

Jane Van Zandt grew up in Pearl River, NY. She married Tom Summers and moved to New Freedom in 1955. Jane lived in New Freedom the rest of her life and she and Tom raised four sons. She died at home on Monday, December 26, 2016, surrounded by family. Jane is survived by her husband of 61 years, Tom Summers;...

Dec 24, 2016

On Saturday, December 24, 2016, Charlotte Jacqueline "Jackie" (Lyons) Neal, 78, died at home with family by her side. She was the wife of the late Carroll C. Neal. A public visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until a funeral service begins at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 20901 Mt. Zion...

Dec 20, 2016

William "Will" Boyd Tillman, 66, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at home. He was the loving husband of Debbie L. (Mays) Tillman and they celebrated 39 years of marriage in February of 2016. There will be a memorial service celebrating Will's life on Saturday, January 28, 2017 (for more information, call or text 717-309-6468, or contact Ms. Holly Tillman on...

Dec 20, 2016

Mary Ann Ensor, 61, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her home. She was the wife of Charles E. "Chuck" Ensor, Jr. Viewings will be held from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, PA. Service and burial will be private. Born...

Dec 20, 2016

Dec 19, 2016

Dec 17, 2016

On Saturday, December 17, 2016, John Samuel "J.J." Harvilicz, Jr., 8, died in Lancaster. He was the son of Dawn (McLaughlin) and John S. Harvilicz, Sr. Public viewings will be held from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 22 at Christ Lutheran Church, 105 S. Main St., Shrewsbury, PA 17361, and again in church from...

Dec 16, 2016

On December 16, 2016, Margaret A. Carroll, 76, died at York Hospital. She was the wife of John R. Carroll, Jr. A public viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 22 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second Street, New Freedom. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 23 at...

Dec 15, 2016

On Thursday, December 15, 2016, Janice Fundaro, 66, died at home with family at her side. She was the wife of Gaetano "Guy" V. Fundaro for 45 years. A public viewing will be held from 1 p.m. until a funeral service begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second Street, New...

Dec 15, 2016

Paul D. "Doug" Williams, 58, died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at home. He was the loving husband of Maryann (Bodan) Zidwick Williams and they celebrated 11 years of marriage in June of 2016. There will be a visitation at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Grace Fellowship Church, 74 E. Forrest Ave., Shrewsbury, PA 17361, with a memorial service...

Dec 13, 2016

Ronald A. Troutman, 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 13, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in a logging accident. He was the husband of Connie Mae (Mitchell) Troutman and they celebrated 59 years of marriage. There will be a visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary...

Dec 12, 2016

Madeline Walker, 89, died Monday, December 12, 2016 at her home. She was the wife of the late Russell S. Walker, Sr. Viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 15 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Bethlehem Steltz Reformed Church, 5890...

Dec 12, 2016

Loretta Mae Fosbenner, 86, died Monday, December 12, 2016 at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, York. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Fosbenner. Viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, December 19 at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m....

Dec 12, 2016

On Monday, December 12, 2016, Peggy A. Theaderman, 71, formerly of Shrewsbury, died at Manor Care of Dallastown. A public viewing will be from 10 am until a funeral service begins at 11 am on Friday, December 16 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown. Interment will follow in Norrisville United Methodist Cemetery. The Rev. Melissa A....

Dec 11, 2016

Dec 11, 2016

On Sunday, December 11, 2016, Mary L. (Fager) Hersey, 82, died at York Hospital.She was the wife of the late George G. Hersey. A public viewing will be held from 1-2 pm on Thursday December 15 with a Celebration of Life Service Service to follow at the Stewartstown United Methodist Church, 26 S. Main St., Stewartstown. Interment will follow in...